During a Generation of Peace Following the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht

question 55

Multiple Choice

During a generation of peace following the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, Britain provided its American colonies with

• A) a large military presence for protection.
• B) decades of salutary neglect.
• C) higher taxes passed by Parliament.
• D) stronger parliamentary direction.
• E) representative seats in the British Parliament.

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Germinal Stage

The germinal stage is the first phase of prenatal development, encompassing the period from fertilization to implantation of the embryo in the uterus.

Embryonic Stage

A critical phase in development spanning from fertilization until the end of the eighth week, where initial formation of major structures and organs occurs.

Fertilisation

The process by which male and female reproductive cells (gametes) unite, leading to the development of a new organism.